“Putting the Team Back Together” – Using A Tailored Approach to Rebuild a Disconnected Team

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This case study highlights the power of tailored team development strategies in reshaping dysfunctional teams into thriving, collaborative groups with lasting organisational impact. The Challenge: A values-driven Health and Care organisation faced significant challenges within a key team critical to service delivery. Conflict, poor communication, and a lack of cohesion plagued the team, exacerbated by […]

‘Tis the season to: Reflect, Celebrate, and Plan

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As the festive season is upon us, this is the perfect time for your team to pause, reflect, and connect. As we wind down for a few days of celebration, a well-structured team conversation can embed your team culture, celebrate achievements, and set a positive tone for the year ahead. Celebrate Achievements Before looking forward, […]

Mind the gap – Supporting Clinicians Transitioning into Leadership Roles

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As one of the largest employers with some 1.4 million staff, working for the NHS offers opportunities for career advancement, with a wide variety of paths and the support of training and development resources designed to ensure the highest level of patient care. Internal promotion benefits both the employees and the organisation Employees can build […]

Recognising and Managing Workplace Stress: A Guide for Teams

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In recognition of National Stress Awareness Day “a day dedicated to promote health and wellbeing while sharing strategies to prevent burnout”, it’s timely to look at how stress affects individuals and team in the workplace. Understanding the signs of stress, its impact on team dynamics, and effective strategies to manage it can make a meaningful […]

Navigating Change and Building Strong Hybrid Teams

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Hybrid working has become the standard for many workers – combining the flexibility of remote work with the collaborative environment of the office. A hybrid environment can be a significant obstacle to navigating change successfully. Benefits of Hybrid Work Data from the Office for National Statistics shows that 44% of UK workers worked remotely in […]

Embracing Change – Insights from Our New Managing Director John Monahan

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In our latest blog post, our new Managing Director John Monahan shares his reflections on his first few weeks in the position and outlines what to expect from Insightful Exchange moving forward. Your Journey So Far: How have your first two months been? The past couple of months have been intriguing as I adjusted to […]

Insightful Exchange – A New Chapter

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I am delighted to announce leadership changes at Insightful Exchange that mark the beginning of a new chapter for the company. Effective May 2024, I will be transitioning from the role of Managing Director to become a strategic advisor  and focus on the delivery of Therapeutic Coaching to clients, I will remain a Director of the […]

Harnessing The Power of Diverse Team Strengths

Change and volatility within an organisation and from the external environment exert pressure on teams. Research shows that when a team possesses a diverse set of strengths, it is consistently more agile, able to adapt and achieves higher quality outcomes. Let’s look at how teams with a diverse set of strengths function differently, how to […]